OM-PSG Preview (Part Deux)
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UPDATE: New information regarding the lineup has been tossed around in the press– see below!
The rest of the world may be focusing on the World Cup Playoffs and the “hand of Henry” (and the impending re-play drama) but let’s not forget the biggest game in the Ligue 1 is happening this tomorrow (Friday, 11/20)! While everyone else is preparing for their week 14 game this weekend, we will be hoping to get our 10th game finally under our belt. Though, don’t feel too bad for the Classico being slightly overshadowed– after all the first attempt to play offered us lots of gossip, speculation and controversy after the first game was called off by the LFP a mere few hours before kick-off time. After a week of accusations and temper tantrums (and no, I’m not referring to Hatem’s tantrum yet), both teams finally agreed up on the Friday after the play-offs.
And, now on to the new developments in Marseille since the last preview… Read the rest of this entry »
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PSG Fans Boycotting Trip to OM
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The controversy with this fixture just won’t go away! First there was the usual Classico build-up (including some cool NIKE videos), then the swine flu media explosion, fan mayhem, followed up by some temperamental club politics and then the French government decided to have their say…and now we might have a full-on boycott on our hands!
As most of you know, after the original Classico game last month, fans on both sides were involved in some intense riots in Marseille. Both the clubs and politicians want to avoid a similar scenario breaking out again– unfortunately, they are doing so at the expense of PSG fans. The following measures have been taken to reduce the risk of conflict:
- Only 1,000 tickets have been allocated to PSG fans
- A special train has been charted by PSG to take fans from Paris to Marseille Read the rest of this entry »
Category: UncategorizedOM v Lyon : Halftime Report
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This has been a physical game to say the least. Our defense has been shaky and we certainly are having some trouble penetrating the Lyon midfield. Niang quiet for the first thirty minutes began to make incursions into but it doesn’t look like he is playing at a hundred percent. There needs to be some change made to the midfield as I believe we are relying to much on the flanks. Regardless Cheyrou’s late equalizer was a welcomed sight it has been a while since he scored and it was a beauty of a shot. Did anyone else see Pjanic fall down when Cheyrou pushed his arm away? Pretty weak I don’t even think Ronaldo would have pulled that off. Anyway I expect to see a continued physical game. I also want to see Ben Arfa or Valbuena subbed in early in the second half as the midfield needs a shot in the arm to stay the pace.
Category: UncategorizedLyon v OM: Clash of the Titans
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It has been a big week for French football as two of the three Ligue 1 teams have secured their spot for the next round in the Champions League. With our own victory over Zurich hope is kept alive that we to will be able to celebrate in advancing to the final 16. Read the rest of this entry »
Match Preview: OM vs. Zurich (Game 4, Champion’s League)
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A little inspiration– the celebration after Heinze’s winning goal in game 3.
I can’t believe we are already at game 4 in Europe– it seems like just yesterday I was in shock at our group competition. Given our first few performances, I gather OM was shocked as well (1-2 thus far in the group stage…and the one game we won was far from a stellar performance). Read the rest of this entry »
Category: UncategorizedBen Arfa as Niang– The Proof!
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Watch the video below the jump! Read the rest of this entry »
Category: UncategorizedOM-Toulouse: Match Review
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First, thanks to Thomas for setting up the live blog during the game (as well as the later Lyon vs. St. Etienne game) and for the fans who were able to join us. I hope the rest of you can make it in the future.
Let’s start with the pre-game festivities. The game, which played on Halloween, allowed the fans to show some of their festive spirit.
Before the match, both teams were given time to warm-up on the field– giving the press the opportunity to catch Gignac showing us what happens when he is caught thinking too hard. Read the rest of this entry »
Status Update: Diaby and Ben Arfa now friends!
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We’ve all seen the video…you know the one I’m talking about (and if you don’t its below the jump…and it is not a video displaying their awesome football skills). Read the rest of this entry »
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